We support and empower women and children impacted family violence
Next 6 week Family Violence Support Group starts Tuesday August 3
Dr Angela Spinney discusses coercive control and the ongoing debate to criminalise it
Open for referrals July 20 or September 7
Emergency / Police 24HR call 000. For crisis support contact Safe Steps 24HR call 1800 015 188.
Fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat? To find out where to get tested got to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS
We offer secure accommodation, safety planning, intensive case management and emotional support
We provide support services to assist women and children in their own accommodation in the community
We provide programs that help clients make informed choices and strategies for a safer future
Find under SEEK HELP section. Persian, Arabic, Dinka, Dari, Vietnamese, Hindi and more
Will purchase a pair of WARM PYJAMAS for a child when they arrive at late at night at the refuge
Will purchase a CHILDREN'S TOILETRY PACK filled with kids toothbrush, wipes, comb, brush, soap and more for the day one
Will purchase a CLEANING PACK includes sponges, dustpan & brush and cleaning products for clients when they move on to stable accommodation
Will purchase a SCHOOL PACK including backpack, lunchbox and drink bottle for a child starting at a new school
Will purchase a LINEN PACK to provide fresh sheets, doona, pillow and towel when they first arrive at the refuge
Will purchase a HOME PACK that includes cutlery, saucepans, plates, kettle, toaster, vacummn cleaner and microwave when our clients need to set up a home from scratch.
Will enable us to continue our COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS like our new Financial Wellbeing Group
Will allow us to create the best possible environment at the NEW REFUGE that will improve the long term outcomes of our clients
Art & Wellbeing and MOVING ON Family Violence Support Group
16 month journey to reunite Matida* and her sons
The ongoing debate about coercive control
Grace fought for the right to speak out
Newsletter June 2021
Annual Report 2019-20